ASUS X99-E-10G WS Review

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Whilst as a Workstation board the X99-E-10G might be lacking in a few of the design flair touches that we've come to associate with ASUS motherboards, nonetheless it remains attractive in a utilitarian way. There is a huge selection of accessories in the box, lovely if you like taking your time over your new purchase and really feel like you've got good value for money.

Connection wise the X99-E-10G has you completely covered. Two 8 Pin power inputs provide all your CPU could need, whilst the ASUS MemOK feature now comes with a EZ-XMP dip switch as well. The WS supports multiple cooling options for your hardware too with plenty of fan headers including 12V ones and dedicated pump headers. With almost everyone using AIOs to cool their CPUs these days we think it's a welcome move.

We'd be remiss if we didn't once again emphasise the inclusion of two Intel 10GBit LAN ports on the ASUS WS. Falling storage prices and ever faster internet mean that even 1Gb connections are saturated, so the increase in bandwidth is incredibly useful and further highlights the focussed nature of the X99-E-10G.

The updated UEFI so M.2/U.2 drives are recognised isn't up on the support page yet. Sent a support request to Asus, hopefully they get back to me quickly with an updated UEFI or the MB is going back as I can't use it with my 750Quote

The updated UEFI so M.2/U.2 drives are recognised isn't up on the support page yet. Sent a support request to Asus, hopefully they get back to me quickly with an updated UEFI or the MB is going back as I can't use it with my 750

Ive sent them an angry email...... Untill they fix it they cant moan Ive given you this

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